The American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine (AACSM), is a not-for-profit health care-related organization based in Greenville, North Carolina. It is dedicated to advancing the knowledge base of health care professionals, patients and the general public focused on the convergence of cardiovascular disease and sleep disorders. Guiding the work of the AACSM is the awareness of negative impact of sleep disorders on cardiovascular health. Our basic philosophy maintains that risk factor modification and reduction can be accomplished through proper diet, exercise, healthy sleep as well as traditional medical treatment.
Membership Benefits
The American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine (AACSM)
- Be part of the only special interest medical group bringing together Cardiology and Sleep Medicine professionals
- Gain valuable insight on both cardiovascular diseases and sleep disorders
- Get advanced notice of meetings and educational sessions to improve your practice
- Network with your peers in both cardiology and sleep medicine
- Receive updates on diagnosis and treatment to help your patients
- Be part of the future of both Cardiology and Sleep Medicine
- Dues-paying members earn continuing education credits through the AACSM Library.
Levels of Membership
The American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine (AACSM), is a not-for-profit health care-related organization based in Greenville, North Carolina. It is dedicated to advancing the knowledge base of health care professionals, patients and the general public focused on the convergence of cardiovascular disease and sleep disorders. Guiding the work of the AACSM is the awareness of negative impact of sleep disorders on cardiovascular health. Our basic philosophy maintains that risk factor modification and reduction can be accomplished through proper diet, exercise, healthy sleep as well as traditional medical treatment.
Licensed Clinical Practitioner (LCP)*
Licensed Clinical Practitioner (LCP) – Physicians and PhDs shall be offered annual memberships at $175. In return for the membership fee:
Member Application1. Courses offered for free
(For non-members: $30/credit hour)
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
*LCP includes MD/DO/PhD/PharmD
Physician Assistant CME
Allied Health Membership – Physician assistants shall be offered annual memberships at $75 In return for the membership fee:
Member Application1. Courses offered for free
(For non-members: $30/credit hour)
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Sleep Technologist CEU
Sleep Technologists shall be offered annual memberships at $50. In return for the membership fee:
1. Courses approved by BRPT or AARC charged at $16/credit hour
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Member Application1. Courses approved by BRPT or AARC charged at $16/credit hour
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Respiratory Therapist CEU
Respiratory Therapists shall be offered annual memberships at $50. In return for the membership fee:
1. Courses approved by BRPT or AARC charged at $16/credit hour
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Member Application1. Courses approved by BRPT or AARC charged at $16/credit hour
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Nurse / Nurse Practitioner CME
Allied Health Membership – Nurses and Nurse practitioners shall be offered annual memberships at $75. In return for the membership fee:
Member Application1. Courses offered for free
(For non-members: $30/credit hour)
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Dentist CME
State Applicability Varies
Dentist Membership – Dentist shall be offered annual memberships at $150. In return for the membership fee:
Member Application1. Courses offered for free
(For non-members: $30/credit hour)
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
Dental Hygienist / Dental Assistant CE
Dentist Hygienist / Dental Assistant Membership – Dentist assistants and dental hygienists shall be offered annual memberships at $50. In return for the membership fee:
Member Application1. Courses offered for free
(For non-members: $30/credit hour)
2. Educational Webinars offered for Free.
(For non-members: $30)
3. Annual and Regional Conference attendee registration at 50% the non-member rate for their respective categories
4. Access to Member-Only Exclusive Content, Resources, Blog Posts
